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The Raptors lead all playoff teams in drive-and-kick assists with 6.3 per game, followed by the Thunder and Cavaliers.

According to FOS reporter Michael McCarthy, Portland Trail Blazers studio host Neil Everett learned of his dismissal through a Forbes article. Prior to that, he had not received any phone call or email notification from the team.

July 26 – Shams Charania reports LeBron James signs two-year, $8M deal with 76ers (player option Year 2). Marc J. Spears says Bronny James will stay with Lakers for his third season, ending G League stint. Bronny averaged 2.9 pts, 0.5 reb, 1.2 ast in 8.9 mpg last season.

In an MLS match at 07:40 Beijing time on July 26, 2026, CF Montreal lost 0-1 at home to Inter Miami. In the second half, Bertellame suffered a serious injury while contesting a header in the penalty area, and then Suarez scored a penalty to secure the win.

Data blogger Stat Defender has compiled the average points per game from drives in the 25-26 NBA playoffs: The Timberwolves rank first with 35.8 points, followed by the Spurs with 31.1, the Knicks with 30.9, the Thunder with 30.6, the Suns with 28.3, the Trail Blazers with 28.2, the Cavaliers with 27.8, and the Pistons with 26.8.

Portland Trail Blazers studio host Neil Everett learned he was fired not from the team but from a Forbes report, prompting questions about the franchise's communication practices.

An anonymous former 76ers player revealed that head coach Nick Nurse, despite being a talented coach, lacks the strictness needed to hold players accountable for their performance, highlighting a potential vulnerability for Philadelphia.

Average drive points per game for playoff teams in the 25-26 season: Timberwolves 35.8 points rank first, Spurs 31.1 points second, Knicks 30.9 points third, Thunder 30.6 points fourth, Suns 28.3 points fifth, Trail Blazers 28.2 points sixth, Cavaliers 27.8 points seventh, Pistons 26.8 points eighth.

New York Knicks player Karl-Anthony Towns gave an interview on July 26, speaking about his late mother. He admitted to sacrificing time with his mother for basketball, dedicating that time to training and games. Towns stated that failing to make full use of his current opportunities would be disrespectful to his mother, and he must seize the moment to make her proud.

The Minnesota Timberwolves officially released a training photo of Jaylen Clark on social media on July 26, captioning it 'In the training facility!'. Clark had previously reached a three-year, $10 million contract extension with the team. During the 2025-26 regular season, he averaged 4 points, 1.8 rebounds, and 0.6 assists per game.

Lakers guard Quentin Grimes praised Arthur Kaluma's unique confidence and shooting ability, stating that he and teammates believed every Kaluma jump shot was automatic. The Lakers signed Kaluma to a two-way contract after he averaged nearly 19 points in the Las Vegas Summer League.

On July 26, in the Finnish Veikkausliiga match between Ilves and Lahti, the home win support rate was 56% but the money probability was only 43% (deviation +13%), the draw support rate was 24% corresponding to 26% money (deviation -2%), and the away win support rate was 20% but attracted 31% of the money (deviation -11%). Within the psychological error range, the home win is overheated, while the away win is undervalued. With a fixed odds of 2.82, caution is needed for an away win or draw upset.

18:30 Four K League corner kick statistics: Anyang vs Gangwon (Anyang avg 2.8, Gangwon 6, total 8.8); Gwangju vs Jeju SK (Gwangju 4, Jeju SK 4.4, total 8.4); Incheon United vs Bucheon 1995 (Incheon United 3.4, Bucheon 3, total 6.4); Seoul vs Ulsan HD (Seoul 5, Ulsan 3.2, total 8.2)...

On July 26, 2026, Swedish Allsvenskan, Sirius vs IFK Gothenburg. Official data: Home win support rate 86% corresponding to capital probability 67% (deviation +19%), draw support rate 8% corresponding to 19% (-11%), away win support rate 6% corresponding to 14% (-8%). Home win is overheated, away win and draw are underestimated. Fixed odds away win 5.90 is high value, worth attention.

Santos drew 2-2 with Chapecoense, leaving them with only 22 points. Coach Cuca expressed concerns as the team needs at least 23 points in the remaining 18 rounds to reach the 45-point safety line. Next, Santos faces Universidad Central in the Copa Sudamericana with a 4-1 first-leg lead.

2-1! Putian team defeated Argentine Fujian youth team. On the evening of July 25, the Min Super Friendship Exchange Match kicked off at Putian Sports Center. At 36 seconds into the match, No. 7 Chen Xiteng scored with a header from a corner kick. In the 28th minute, No. 41 Tong Feige equalized. At 57 minutes and 30 seconds, due to a communication error between the opposing goalkeeper and defender, No. 17 Zhu Junyu slotted home. Putian team ultimately won.

Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo announced on July 26 that he has secured permission from A'ja Wilson's father to propose, sharing emotional tears during the moment and calling Roscoe a father figure, with Wilson accepting his marriage proposal.

In a July 26 friendly, Liverpool's 4-2 win over Sunderland was marred by Joe Gomez's early non-contact injury (suspected muscle issue). With Gomez's injury history, Jacquet's physical issues, Van Dijk's workload and age, Leoni's ACL recovery, and Konate's free transfer to Real Madrid, Liverpool urgently needs a new center-back this summer to avoid a defensive crisis.

NBA insider Marc Spears reported on July 26 that Philadelphia 76ers head coach Nick Nurse has obvious shortcomings in disciplining players and holding them accountable. A former 76ers player stated bluntly that while Nurse is capable, strict discipline is not his strength.

Juventus and Lyon agree on a €3M loan deal for Belgian forward Openda without a buyout clause. Juventus will cover part of his €3M net annual salary. Openda, who shone with 21 goals in 38 games in 2023, has disappointed at Juventus with only 2 goals in 34 appearances and now returns to Ligue 1 on loan.